2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 and 1989 Ford Capri are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1989 Ford Capri | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |